Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels found dead on highway with note next to body – CNN

  1. Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels found dead on highway with note next to body  CNN
  2. Journalist who covered drug cartels murdered in Mexico; message left next to body, reports say  CBS News
  3. Journalist found dead with ominous note naming drug cartel  The Telegraph
  4. Mexican journalist found dead with sinister note after reporting on cartel boss arrest  New York Post
  5. Mexican Journalist Miguel Ángel Beltrán Found Dead Amid Drug Cartel Threats  Букви
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UK’s Eastern Airways suspends operations with all flights cancelled

Customers urged not to go to domestic airline’s airports as customers and staff offered train travel on suitable routes

The UK domestic airline Eastern Airways has suspended operations and all of its flights have been cancelled.

Customers of the airline, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, are urged not to go to the airport as flights will not be operating, the UK Civil Aviation Authority said.

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New Yorkers sue state elections board as battle over House maps intensifies

Lawsuit alleges congressional map illegally dilutes voting power of Black and Latino residents of Staten Island

A group of New Yorkers has filed a lawsuit against the state’s board of elections alleging that its congressional map unconstitutionally dilutes the voting power of Black and Latino residents of Staten Island.

The complaint, filed Monday, is another volley in the battle between Democrats and Republicans to redraw congressional districts in a way that favors their party in advance of the midterm elections.

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Hamas returns remains of Israeli hostage after Red Cross’s help in search

Exclusive: Red Cross acts as ‘neutral intermediary’ to recover hostages’ remains in areas under Israeli control

The International Committee of the Red Cross has accompanied members of Hamas inside areas of Gaza still under the control of the Israeli military to facilitate the search for the bodies of Israeli hostages, as the Palestinian militant group delivered the remains of another captive.

Under the US-brokered ceasefire, which took effect on 10 October, Hamas is required to return the remains of all Israeli hostages as soon as possible. In exchange, Israel has agreed to hand over 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli.

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In Cameroon, the world’s oldest leader claims victory — again – NPR

  1. In Cameroon, the world's oldest leader claims victory — again  NPR
  2. Paul Biya Is Declared Winner of Cameroon Election  The New York Times
  3. Cameroon opposition rejects Biya's win, alleges fraud amid violent protests  Reuters
  4. World’s oldest serving head of state declared winner in Cameroon election  The Guardian
  5. Paul Biya: Cameroonians response to di 92-year old president victory for eighth term  BBC
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At least 174 racehorses died from racing or training injuries in past 12 months in Australia, report finds

That’s the highest number recorded by the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses since they began tracking deaths 10 years ago

At least 174 thoroughbred racehorses died at the track or as a result of injuries sustained while racing or training in the past 12 months – the highest number recorded by animal rights activists since they began tracking 10 years ago.

The report from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) was released on Tuesday, one week ahead of Australia’s most important horse race, the Melbourne Cup.

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Alassane Ouattara wins landslide fourth term as Ivory Coast’s president

Low turnout said to have made for most peaceful election in years, as 83-year-old accused of clampdown on dissent wins 89.77% of vote

Alassane Ouattara has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Ivory Coast by a landslide.

According to provisional results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CIE) on Monday evening, the 83-year-old won a fourth term as head of the west African country with 89.77% or 3.75m votes.

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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as communities in Jamaica warned of ‘potentially unimaginable impact’ – live – The Guardian

  1. Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as communities in Jamaica warned of ‘potentially unimaginable impact’ – live  The Guardian
  2. Hurricane Melissa is now the strongest storm on the planet this year  CNN
  3. United Cajun Navy on the ground in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa impacts island nation  Click2Houston
  4. Hurricane Melissa Live Updates: Jamaica Prepares for Storm, Now a Category 5  The New York Times
  5. Hurricane Melissa Maps Tracker: Forecasts, Spaghetti Models, Impacts And More  The Weather Channel
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